Little Switzerland

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Overview

Many years ago Kinver was known as little Switzerland due to the beautiful upland countryside and the picturesque village. This walk will take us from Wollaston across Gibbets Wood (so called because bad people were hung there in the past) over the canal upto St Peter's Church for our pack lunch with fantastic views and on to Kinver Edge.

Sunday, 18 January 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.meetup.com/black-country-walking-group-20-40s/schedule/

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 88927 84692
Nearest postcode:: DY8 3NX
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Car Park off Cobden Street in Wollaston DY8 3NX

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